F.L. Cain

Bio: F.L. Cain is an academic researcher from Georgia Institute of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Dielectric & Liquid dielectric. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 3 publications receiving 624 citations.

In Vivo Probe Measurement Technique for Determining Dielectric Properties at VHF through Microwave Frequencies

Abstract: A novel probe technique for the determination of dielectric properties of semisolid materials and living tissues in situ is described experimentally and theoretically. This method, based on an antenna modeling theorem, offers unique advantages over conventional dielectric measurements techniques including 1) an ability to perform living (in vivo) tissue dielectric measurements, 2) elimination of the need for tedious sample preparation, 3) the ability to obtain continuous dielectric property data from below 0.1 GHz to above 10 GHz, and 4) the ability to process data on a real time basis. Results of system performance evaluation via measurements of standard liquid dielectric and in vivo tissue data are presented.

Preliminary In-Vivo Probe Measurements of Electrical Properties of Tumors in Mice

Abstract: The induction of hyperthermia into neoplastic tissues using electromagnetic radiation depends significantly upon the electrical properties of the tissues of interest. An in-vivo measurement probe based upon an antenna modelling theorem was designed and a measurement system that is capable of performing accurate in-vivo measurements has been developed and tested on several standard materials. This measurement probe and system were used to perform dielectric measurements on normal and neoplastic tissues from 0.01 to 2.0 GHz. The preliminary results of measurements performed on six malignant tumor types in mice are compared with results obtained on normal muscle tissue and on phantom modelling materials. The trends of the in-vivo measurements show differences that indicate the possibility of using such data and techniques in various types of future cancer research.

In-vivo determination of energy absorption in biological tissue. Final report, 30 June 1975-31 December 1978

Abstract: The research efforts performed during this three-phase program have been successfully completed. Two different in-vivo probe techniques and their associated instrumentation were studied, the accuracy and repeatability of these techniques were evaluated, and a semi-automated data acquisition/data processing system was developed. One technique considered involved needle-like monopole probes of different lengths, and the second technique involved a dual-probe (two closely-spaced probes with extended center conductors) configuration.

The dielectric properties of biological tissues: I. Literature survey

Abstract: The dielectric properties of tissues have been extracted from the literature of the past five decades and presented in a graphical format. The purpose is to assess the current state of knowledge, expose the gaps there are and provide a basis for the evaluation and analysis of corresponding data from an on-going measurement programme.

Method and system for controlling output of RF medical generator

Abstract: A closed-loop control system is disclosed for use with an electrosurgical generator that generates electrosurgical energy. The closed loop control system includes a user interface for allowing a user to select at least one pre-surgical parameter, such as the type of surgical instrument operatively connected to the generator, the type of tissue and the desired surgical effect. A sensor module is also included for continually sensing at least one of electrical and physical properties proximate a surgical site and generating at least one signal relating thereto. The system also includes a control module for continually receiving the at least one selected pre-surgical parameter from the user interface and each of the signals from the sensor module, and processing each of the signals in accordance with the at least one pre-surgical parameter using at least one of a microprocessor, computer algorithm and a mapping. The control module generates at least one corresponding control signal relating to each signal from the sensor module, and relays the control signal to the electrosurgical generator for controlling the same. A method is also disclosed for performing an electrosurgical procedure at a surgical site on a patient. The method includes the steps of: applying at least one electrical pulse to the surgical site; continually sensing electrical and physical properties proximate the surgical site; and varying pulse parameters of individual pulses of the at least one pulse in accordance with the continually-sensed properties.

Vessel sealing system

Abstract: An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to tissue. The electrosurgical generator includes impedance sensing circuitry which measures impedance of tissue, a microprocessor configured to determine whether a tissue reaction has occurred as a function of a minimum impedance value and a predetermined rise in impedance, wherein tissue reaction corresponds to a boiling point of tissue fluid, and an electrosurgical instrument including at least one active electrode adapted to apply electrosurgical energy to tissue.

In-line vessel sealer and divider

Abstract: An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto, the shaft including a pair of jaw members disposed at a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a drive assembly disposed in the housing which moves the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for manipulating tissue. A pair of handles is operatively connected to the drive assembly and the handles are movable relative to the housing to actuate the drive assembly to move the jaw members. Each of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy for treating tissue. The forceps also includes a first switch disposed on the housing which is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to at least one jaw member for treating tissue in a monopolar fashion. A second switch is disposed on the housing and is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to one jaw member and selectively deliver energy of a second electrical potential to the other jaw member for treating tissue in a bipolar fashion.

Endoscopic vessel sealer and divider having a flexible articulating shaft

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for treating tissue includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom having an axis A-A defined therethrough. The shaft is at least partially flexible and includes first and second jaw members attached at a distal end thereof. Each jaw member includes an electrically conductive tissue contacting surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the electrically conductive tissue contacting surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween. A drive assembly is disposed in the housing and has a first actuator operably coupled to a drive rod for reciprocation thereof to move the jaw members from a first position in spaced relation to one another to a second position closer to one another for engaging tissue. A second actuator is disposed on the housing and is actuatable to articulate the shaft.